Title
An Ordinance closing a portion of Jefferson St.; determining that the property owner adjacent to the portion of the street being closed has been identified, provided with written notice of the proposed closing, and consented thereto in writing; authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a Quitclaim Deed, if needed, transferring the former right-of-way to the adjacent owner, subject to the reservation of easements and restrictions; authorizing the demolition of a portion of the viaduct and Jefferson St. and the installation of appropriate traffic safety features, subject to the approval of the Div. of Engineering. [Office of the Mayor, Peacher]
Summary
Authorization to permanently close a portion of Jefferson Street and authorize the Lexington Center Corporation to demolish the bridge and related infrastructure and perform or install related post-demolition improvements contingent upon and subject to the approval of the Division of Engineering using its standard procedures. No Budgetary impact. (L0996-18) (Peacher/Reed)
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Body
WHEREAS, the Urban County Government has the exclusive authority, pursuant to Chapter 67A and Section 82.405 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes, to close a public way or any part thereof within its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the Urban County Government Divisions of Planning, Engineering, Water Quality, Police, Fire & Emergency Services, Traffic Engineering, and affected public utilities, have reviewed the proposed closing of a portion of Jefferson Street; and
WHEREAS, the owner of the adjacent property has received written notice of the proposed closing and has given written, notarized co...
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